Youth Support Worker
Job description
Youth Support Worker (Primary Schools) – Flexible, 0-Hour Contract
Various Primary Schools
Start Date: June 2026
£92.63 per day
⏰ Flexible Working – 0 Hour Contract
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a sports-related degree to join our team as Youth Support Workers in primary schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive impact on young people through sport, physical activity, and positive engagement.
This is a highly flexible role, perfect for graduates, career changers, or those looking to gain valuable experience working with children in an educational setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, fun, and structured sports-based activities
- Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, or social needs
- Promote positive behaviour and teamwork through sport
- Work alongside teachers and school staff to support learning environments
- Act as a positive role model for children aged 5–11
- Encourage participation, confidence, and resilience in pupils
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in Sports, Physical Education, Coaching, or a related field
- Passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly and manage behaviour positively
- Adaptable, proactive, and reliable
- Previous experience working with children (coaching, mentoring, schools) is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £92.63
- Flexible working to fit around your schedule
- Valuable experience within primary school settings
- Opportunity to develop skills in behaviour support and education
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
Interested?
If you’re passionate about sport and want to inspire the next generation while gaining hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to get started in June!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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